Honda MC-ß prototype

There are certainly a very wide range of products that industry giant Honda offers to the general public, not just cars and motorcycles.

And yet, when I saw their latest iteration, the MC-ß, my mind immediately went to another car, namely the Renault Twizy.

Honda MC-ß

But that was just the first impression, and a few seconds later, certain elements started to differentiate the two vehicles. Further more, while the Twizy is out and about, Honda is still fiddling about with the MC-ß. In fact, there is no certainty that this will actually reach production phase.Honda MC-ß

Also, as the name would suggest, this is Honda’s second stab at the Micro Commuter. With this installment, the MC-ß gets an 80 km range, with a recharge time of 3 hours using a 200 volt source. While it’s doubtful two larger than average people would fit into the Honda MC-ß, there are two seats installed, and there is even the option to swap the back seat for a couple of smaller ones, for kids.